Animals Grow and Change

Children's Literature - Rachel Miller

Many animals grow and change in various ways, as shown in the pictures of this book. Full-color images demonstrate how mammals grow and change differently than the other animals in this factual book. Mammals are nursed, marsupials raise their young in pouches, birds lay eggs and take care of their young, and reptiles hatch from soft eggs. The author, Bobbie Kalman, uses words that children will understand. Important vocabulary is bolded, which is an essential aspect of any science curriculum. The information provided is very accurate yet simple enough to acquire new knowledge. The illustrations, as well as the photographs, provide a good visual representation of the information. The last page provides the reader with words to know and an index. This book would be helpful for children first learning about these animals. The bright colors catch the reader's attention while leaving the reader with the feeling of wanting more. Unfortunately, the photographs of a horse's life cycle could be more accurately depicted by using the same color horse in the life cycle. This is a part of the "Introducing Living Things" series. Reviewer: Rachel Miller